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George Romney (1901)

George Romney (1901)

Cleeve, Rowley

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Historical FiguresFiction AnthologiesIndividual Artists

ISBN10: 116405709X
ISBN13: 9781164057093
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 102
Weight: 0.32
Height: 0.21 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
George Romney (1901) is a biography of the famous English portrait painter George Romney, written by Rowley Cleeve. The book provides a comprehensive overview of Romney's life, from his birth in 1734 to his death in 1802. It covers his early years as an apprentice to a cabinet maker, his move to London to pursue a career as an artist, and his rise to fame as a portrait painter.The biography delves into Romney's personal life, including his relationships with his family, friends, and lovers. It also explores his artistic process, techniques, and style, providing insight into his approach to painting and his influence on the art world.Throughout the book, Cleeve provides detailed descriptions of Romney's most famous works, including portraits of Emma Hamilton, Lady Hamilton, and Sir Joshua Reynolds. He also discusses the political and social climate of the time, providing context for Romney's work and its reception.Overall, George Romney (1901) is a fascinating and informative biography of one of England's most celebrated portrait painters. It offers a unique glimpse into the life and work of a talented artist, as well as a window into the cultural and artistic landscape of 18th-century England.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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